Derek A. McLean

Derek A. McLean, 53, of St. Augustine, died Sunday, Jan. 9, 2005, at his residence. Mr. McLean was born in Detroit, Mich., on Thursday, Oct. 4, 1951.

Mr. McLean lived in St. Augustine for the past nine years and worked for Jacalone & Sons as an auto mechanic. Derek often stated his greatest accomplishment in life was being a great dad.

Mr. McLean is survived by his wife, Tammy; son, Brandon McLean; daughters, Courtney R. McLean, Katlyn M. McLean and Melinda Jordan; four grandchildren. A gathering of family and friends to celebrate Derek's life was held 1 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 15, at the family home in St. Augustine.